parénèse

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French

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek παραίνεσις (paraínesis).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.ʁe.nɛz/
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Noun

parénèse f (plural parénèses)

  1. (religion) parenesis
    Synonyms: homélie, sermon

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